However, if your scalp is dry and flaky, we recommend the use of a mild, gentle shampoo. If the condition persists and it is bothersome, discontinue use and consult your doctor. In hereditary hair loss, a combination of heredity, hormones, and age causes a progressive shrinking, or miniaturization, of certain scalp follicles and a shortening of the hair's growing cycle.
With more follicles in the growth phase at the same time, it is possible to see improved coverage of the scalp. You have noticed a gradual thinning of the hair on the top of the scalp which may be most noticeable around the part and sometimes may be more extensive near the front of the scalp, forming a pattern similar to an evergreen-tree shape.
The amount of regrowth is different for each person. For some women, it may take at least 6 months for results to be seen. No one will be able to grow back all their hair. To see your best results, make sure you apply the product directly to the scalp as directed. Some people may experience a dry, itchy scalp and irritation of the treated area.
Stop using and ask a doctor if irritation persists. Infrequent cases of unwanted facial hair have been reported in women. Any unwanted hair will usually disappear when use of the product is discontinued. You can take steps to decrease the chances for unwanted hair growth:. For some women, it may take six months of once-daily use for the foam or 4 months of twice daily use of the solution for results to be seen.
More frequent or larger doses have not been shown to speed up hair growth. This product should be used once daily, every day. To be effective, it is important to apply the product directly to your scalp and not to your hair so that it can easily get to your hair follicles to help regrow your hair. There is no need to shampoo your hair before using the product. To open the container: Hold ring. While holding ring, twist cap to line up the arrow on the ring with the arrow on the cap.
Figure 1 below Tilt cap back and pull off cap. The foam may begin to melt on contact if your fingers are warm.
Rinse your fingers in cold water first before dispensing. Be sure to dry them thoroughly before handling the foam. Hold the can straight upside down, press nozzle to dispense half a capful of the foam onto a non-absorbent surface Figure 2 below.
The total amount of foam applied should not exceed half a capful. Within your hair thinning areas, make a center part to help maximize scalp exposure. Part your hair at least two more times on each side of the center part Figure 3 below. Using your fingertips, spread just enough foam over the hair loss areas and gently massage the foam into the scalp starting from the back to front forehead direction Figure 4 below.
Use until all the foam is gone. To close the container: Place cap on container and snap into place. Be sure arrows do not line up so cap remains child resistant. This product should be used twice daily, every day. Follow the instructions below for using the dropper applicator and apply one mL 2 times a day directly onto the scalp in the hair loss area. Do not use more. Spread the liquid evenly over the hair loss area. If you use your fingers, wash hands with soap and water immediately.
Each bottle should last about one month, if used as directed. Squeeze the rubber bulb and insert the dropper into the bottle. Release the bulb, allowing the dropper to fill to the 1mL line. If the level of the solution is above the 1mL line, squeeze the extra amount back into the bottle. Next, place the tip of the dropper near the part of the scalp you want to treat and gently squeeze the bulb to gradually release the solution.
To prevent the solution from running off the scalp, apply a small amount at a time. After each use attach the dropper to the bottle to make it child-resistant by turning it clockwise until tightly closed. At first, hair regrowth shows up usually as soft, downy, colorless hair.
After further use, new hair should develop having the same color and thickness as other hairs on your scalp. It takes time to regrow hair. Use as directed. For example, during the first few weeks of use, there may be a temporary increase in hair shedding for up to 2 weeks. This increase in hair shedding is expected and is temporary, and it is a sign that the new growth cycle is beginning and the older hairs you would have lost are making way for the new healthy ones.
This occurs in some people when the hair follicles shift into the growth phase and older hairs are shed to make way for new actively growing hairs.
It is a bit like losing baby teeth to make room for adult teeth. Women should not panic if a temporary increase in hair shedding is noticed.
Finasteride is an oral medication used to treat male pattern baldness in men only. It is not for use by women. When used by men, finasteride is generally safe but it can also cause serious side effects, including but not limited to allergic reactions, sexual dysfunction, depression, and high-grade prostate cancer.
Most patients find that problems with sexual function resolve when they stop taking the medicine. For full prescribing information, view the drug label information. Keeps Page 1 Created with Sketch. Hair Loss Treatments. Peter Young, Keeps Medical Director. How do finasteride and minoxidil help treat hair loss? What forms do finasteride and minoxidil come in?
A few side effects are:. Umar of the DermHair Clinic. Skip to content Prescription Treatments December 8, December 27, Is Rogaine right for Me? Rogaine is a minoxidil drug used to treat male pattern hair loss on the crown area of the scalp. It has no effect on the common receding hairline or temple point hair loss. It is one of only two FDA approved pharmaceuticals to treat hair loss, the other being Propecia.
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